Who does not like to prepare a quick snack that requires no hassle? Do not worry because we bring you a recipe to create spicy and tangy mini idlis or Rava balls without using a steamer. It is easy to make and is a healthy choice for breakfast and snacks.
We will make this recipe with Rava (semolina, sooji or suji), which is one of the prominent sources of iron. It helps to improve blood circulation and offers instant energy. People watching out for their weight can consume dishes made of Rava for breakfast because it stimulates metabolism.
Sooji is a rich source of vitamin B and is good for people suffering from cardiac ailments. It is loaded with protein, antioxidants and fibres. Overall, Rava is a wholesome food with zero trans fat, cholesterol and saturated fats.
How To Make Idli Chaat Using No Steamer
- In a medium-hot pan, add a tablespoon of ghee and mustard seeds.
- Once the seeds start to crackle, add a cup of water.
- Add 1/2 a teaspoon of sugar and salt to taste.
- Add turmeric powder and a cup of sooji.
- Mix everything until Rava soaks up all the water.
- Add some water and salt to taste.
- Add two tablespoons of curd for richness and tangy flavour.
- Keep mixing it well until it can bind itself.
- Take it out in a pan and kneed it for the gluten to develop.
- Once it takes the shape of the dough, take some out and kneed it into a cylinder, cut it into small parts and make small spheres. You can give it any shape.
- Take the pan, add water and bring it to a simmering boil on medium flame.
- Add some sugar, salt to taste and ghee.
- Add the sooji balls into the water or steam them.
- Take the Rava balls out into a steamer after 2-3 minutes. Let them cool for a while in the fridge.
- Add ghee to the pan. Keep it on high flame.
- Add urad and chana dal.
- After 30 seconds, add mustard and cumin seeds.
- Once the pulses get a touch of brown colour, add chopped gingers, curry leaves, chopped red and green chillies.
- You can also add chopped onion at this stage. It is optional.
- Add peanuts and a pinch of turmeric powder. Add chopped tomato (optional).
- Once peanuts turn light brown, turn down the flame, add the sooji balls, dash of water, pinch of sugar and salt to taste.
- Let everything come together, and add chopped mint and coriander leaves for garnishing.
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Serve fried sooji balls or mini idlis for breakfast.